Obituary: William LynchWilliam “Bill” Oliver Lynch, 77, died Friday July 8, 2016, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City, Okla., after a lengthy battle with Hodgkins Lymphoma. He was born Dec. 26, 1938, at home in Carden Bottom, where he was also raised, to William Merrida Lynch and Beulah Powell Lynch. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Bobby Lynch. He is survived by two brothers, Bill Lynch and Norbon Lynch; a sister, Donna Lynch Walker; daughter She...

Obituary: Cleo SimmonsCleo “Mickey” Simmons, age 91, of Russellville, died Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, at Stella Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on Jan. 4, 1925, to William Otis and Nora Blanche Simmons in Lonoke County. He graduated from Beebe High School in 1942. He worked as a truck driver at Pine Bluff Arsenal until he was old enough to report for Army basic training in New Orleans. He was briefly stationed in Norfolk, Va., where he ran mail o...

Obituary: Larry MontgomeryCLARKSVILLE — Larry Wendell Montgomery, 67, of Ozone, passed Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016, in Clarksville. He was born March 11, 1949, in Corpus Christie, to Mr. Ernest (Kathryn) Edwin Montgomery. He is preceded in death by his parents and four brothers. He is survived by wife, Gail Montgomery; son, Forest Montgomery of Ozone; daughter, Alicia Freeman of Lamar; sister, Doris Wright of Ozark;brothers, Dan Montgomery of Ala. and Robert Montgomery o...

Obituary: Allen ScogginsCALIFORNIA — Allen Eugene (Gene) Scoggins, passed away in California, Aug. 15, 2016. He was born in Sallisaw, Okla., Oct. 6, 1921, to Perry Thomas Scoggins and Agnes (Fine) Scoggins. He would’ve been 95 years old in October. He was one of seven children. He lived in California for the last 66 years. He lived through the Great Depression and he was a World War II veteran serving in Europe. He is now asleep in death awaiting a resurrection promi...

Obituary: Mildred L. SullivanMildred L. Sullivan, age 94, of Russellville, died Wednesday, Sept.14, 2016, at the Russellville Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born Nov. 4, 1921, in Spadra to Frank and Cora Warren Hawkins.Mildred was a dancer and involved with the Senior Citizens Center. She danced 3-4 times a week until she was 89. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, James Arthur Sullivan; her daughter, LaDoris Jean Minson; a granddaughter...

Obituary: Helen ThompsonHelen Jane Thompson, of Russellville, passed Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016. The service has been changed to New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church at 10 a.m. on Saturday,September 17, 2016. Visitation is from 5 to 6 p.m.Today at Shinn Funeral Service. The full obituary is online at www.shinnfuneral.com Paid obituary

Obituary: Ed HenryDARDANELLE — Edward Leroy “Ed” Henry, age 64, of Dover died Friday, Sept. 9, 2016, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville. He was born Aug. 30, 1952, at Coosbay, Ore. to the late James Edward and Nelda Rae Harvey Henry. He was a carpenter, mechanic and a United States Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. Ed loved hunting, fishing, being outdoors but most of all he loved his family. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son...

Obituary: Bobbie MahanBobbie Tanner Mahan, age 81, of Russellville, died Thursday, Sept.15, 2016. Visitation is 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 19, 2016 at Shinn Funeral Service. The burial in Pisgah Cemetery will be private. The full obituary will run in a future edition of The Courier and online at www.shinnfuneral.com Paid obituary

Obituary:Geraldine Lou (Wolter) HenningGeraldine”Gerry” Lou Henning received her crown of everlasting life when God called her out of this veil of tears to Himself in heaven on Sept. 14, 2016, at Saint Mary’s Regional Hospital, Russellville, Arkansas at the age of 75 years, 7 months and 19 days. She was born Jan. 26, 1941, in Truman, Minn., a daughter of Ewald and Alma Wolter. She was made a child of God through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on Feb. 16, 1941, at St. James Lutheran ...

Obituary: Cleo SimmonsCleo “Mickey” Simmons, 91, of Russellville, died Tuesday. Funeral will be at 9 a.m., Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Russellville. Burial at 2 p.m. Oak Grove Cemetery near Austin, and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation on Friday evening from 5-6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. A complete obituary will be published in Friday’s edition of The Courier. Online obituary and guestbook available at www.shinn...

Obituary: Allie ReddinDANVILLE — Allie “Faye” Reddin, age 95, of Danville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, at Chambers Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Faye was born April 27, 1921, in Danville, to William Harve and Martha Emma Haney Madden. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She was a member of the Danville First Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Reddin; son, Ro...

Obituary: Camron ClarkDARDANELLE — Camron Austin Clark, age 17, of Russellville, passed into a new life on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock. He was born Feb. 28, 1999, at Memphis, Tenn., to Travis Eugene Ballard and Jamie Lynn Clark. He attended the Journey Church in Russellville and was a senior at Russellville High School. He was a member of the High School Band and planned on majoring in Computer Engineering in College. Cam...

Obituary: Catherine CowellCLARKSVILLE — Catherine Louise Guinnip Cowell, 73, died Sept. 13, 2016, in Clarksville. She is preceded in death by her husband, William I. Cowell; her parents, Ray and Mary Wright Guinnip; two sons: Donnie Guinnip and Rick Guinnip; three brothers: Paul, Arlin and Donald Guinnip; and two sisters: Mary Jane Silvey and Dorothy Haberlein. She is survived by three sons: Jerrald Cowell and Mike Guinnip, both of Clarksville and Dale W. Guinnip (Dawn...

Obituary: Gerry HenningGerry Henning of Russellville, entered eternal life with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016, at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending at Humphrey Funeral Service. A complete obituary will be published in Friday’s edition of The Courier. Paid obituary

Obituary: Wayne FowlerDANVILLE — Wayne Fowler, age 67, of Havana passed away Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, at the V.A. Hospital in Little Rock. He was born July 17, 1949, in England, to the late Roy L. and Sadie Vida Lee James Fowler, He was an Army Vietnam veteran. He was a lifetime member of the VFW, member of the NRA, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Wild Turkey Federation and Ducks Unlimited. He was a retired poultry farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents; br...

Obituary: Helen ThompsonHelen Jane Thompson, age 67, of Russellville, passed Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, at the National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs. She was born Feb. 8, 1949, in Russellville, to Flugie Willis and Hazel Lucille Ross. She was a member of Pilgrim’s Rest Missionary Baptist Church where she was a mother and Usher of the church and was a co-owner of Ellen and Helen’s Family Restaurants. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a broth...

Obituary: Bruce AikmanDANVILLE — On the morning of Sept.10, 2016, at the age of 56, Bruce Scott Aikman went to be with his Lord. He was born Feb. 26,1960, in Hope, to Bruce Lynn Aikman and Juanita Gilbert Aikman. He owned Arkansas Organ and Sound in Little Rock. Survivors include his mother, Juanita Aikman, of Bluffton; sister, Lynda West (Randal) of Waco, Texas; nephews, Lane West of Washington, D.C. and Jamie West of Waco, Texas; aunt and uncle, Ann and Bill Lewi...

Obituary: Curtis ChapmanCLARKSVILLE — Curtis Chapman, 87, of Dover, formerly of Clarksville, passed away Sept. 9, 2016, in Russellville. He was born Aug. 11, 1929, in Avery, Texas, to the late Cecil and Zettie Gardner Chapman. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers; Van, Terry, Ulan and Willard Chapman. He is survived by his wife, Mary Estep Chapman; three daughters; Cathy (Roger) Burnett of Rogers, Billye (Rod) Martin of Springdale, Lorrie (Wendel...

Obituary: Bill BowersBill Bowers, 84, of Dover, went home to be with the Lord and his mother Monday, Sept. 12, 2016. The son of Hollie and Daisy Kilburn Bowers, he was born Oct. 29, 1931, in the Hatley community. He was of the Baptist faith. Bill loved animals and special to him was his dog named Buck. He also loved working in the garden with his mother. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, six sisters, Kay Maloney, Dortha Duvall, Frankie Lee Bowers, Ortha L...

Obituary: J.E. MerrymanATKINS — J.E. Merryman, 92, of Plumerville, formerly of Atkins, passed away Saturday, Sept. 11, 2016, at Conway Regional Medical Center. He was born Aug. 22, 1924, in Saint Vincent north of Morrilton, son of the late Elmer and Mamie Harris Merryman. He was a member of the Atkins First Baptist Church, the Arkansas Independent Dealer Association and the Pope County Auxiliary Police. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, James E. Merryman...